Blizzard Entertainment announced the new expansion World of Warcraft: The War Within. Chris Metzen revealed plans for the Worldsoul Saga (trilogy) which encompasses the next three World of Warcraft expansions arc.

The name of the three Expansions:

  • The War Within
  • Midnight
  • The Last Titan

Among The War Within features:

  • Four new zones: Azj-Kahet, Isle of Dorn, Ringing Deeps, and Hallowfall.
  • Warbands
  • Delves – scalable world instances for 1-5 players
  • New Earthen allied race
  • Hero Talents

World of Warcraft: The War Within

Some see visions of resplendent light, while others are taunted with ominous warnings from the shadows. One thing is clear: something is coming, as a sinister threat rises from within Azeroth itself. World of Warcraft®: The War Within™ is the first installment of the new Worldsoul Saga™, an ambitious creative endeavor for the Warcraft universe. Deep beneath the surface, an ancient nerubian civilization is rising to power, aided by Xal’atath, the Harbinger of the Void first introduced in the Legion™ expansion. Players will need to enlist the aid of the Earthen, a new allied race available to both Horde and Alliance players, as they make their way deeper and discover an entirely new world that has existed for centuries and whose denizens are preparing for conflicts that loom on the horizon.

DESCEND INTO THE DEPTHS OF AZEROTH ITSELF

Journey to a new level cap of 80 as you explore the vast empires beneath the surface of Azeroth and discover ancient civilizations, both friendly and adversarial, in four new zones: the surface-level Isle of Dorn, the industrial Ringing Deeps, the unexpectedly bright and lush Hallowfall, and Azj-kahet, a pinnacle of nerubian society.

FORGE NEW BONDS WITH THE DENIZENS OF THE DEEP

As players progress through the main campaign, they’ll meet the Earthen that have made the Isle of Dorn and the zones beneath it their home. The Earthen will be a new allied race available to both Alliance and Horde players.

NEW ENDGAME PILLAR FOR WORLD CONTENT PLAYERS

Opportunities abound for adventurers looking to explore the secrets below the surface in search of great treasure. Delves are scalable world instances for 1-5 players which provide meaningful gear progression that will contribute to a new reward track in the Great Vault for world content players.

LIVE OUT YOUR CLASS FANTASY

New Hero Talents for each class specialization will provide players a way to progress their characters with evergreen self-contained talent trees that also infuse class fantasy flavor inspired by iconic Warcraft universe archetypes such as a Mountain Thane for Warriors or a Dark Ranger for Hunters.

EXPAND THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR ALTS

With Warbands, players can enjoy account-wide progression with all characters in their Battle.net® account, regardless of faction, that includes shared War Within™ renown, a warband bank, achievements, and more! Additionally, a new change to transmog collection will let players learn the appearance of any gear type, even if they cannot equip it!

Check out the gallery showcasing all the 4 new zones here.